Elite Entry
CHristchurch Marathon Elite Programme
Are you looking to be a part of the Christchurch Marathon Elite Programme? We’d love for you to join us. In 2025, we have an official elite element for the Marathon and Half Marathon events, both male and female. All runners must be affiliated with an NZ running club with an official registration number.
To be eligible for our elite programme, there are certain times you will need to have recorded. These times are:
Marathon
Male - Sub 2 hours 30 minutes
Female - Sub 3 hours
Half Marathon
Male - Sub 1 hour 10 minutes
Female - Sub 1 hour 20 minutes
What does it include?
Being a part of the Christchurch Marathon Elite Programme means that you have the opportunity to race amongst the best to be the champion of your distance. The programme offers the following:
Free of charge entry fee
Designated area to prepare at the start and finish
Priority position at the start line
Priority bib collection lane at check in
In some circumstances, some accommodation and travel fees will be paid
For those staying at our elite hotel, there will be transport provided to the start line
